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Table of Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 Safety Information
- 3 Safety Information
- 4 Specifications
- 5 Features
- 6 Description of Equipment
- 7 Assembling the Unit/Start-Up Guide
- 8 Plasma Cutting
- 9 Troubleshooting/Consumable Replacement
- 10 Maintenance
- 11 Replacement Parts
- 12 Wiring Diagram
- 13 Warranty/Service and Repair
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25A PLASMA ARC CUTTING MACHINE
PLASMA30i
INTRODUCTION
The PLASMA30i is an inverter current power source machine, designed for cutting
electrically conductive materials (metals and alloys) using the plasma arc procedure. The
plasma gas may be air or nitrogen. The lightweight portable inverter plasma cutter has
many features that enable the user to easily cut most all metals.
042011
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- Page 1 PLASMA30i INTRODUCTION The PLASMA30i is an inverter current power source machine, designed for cutting electrically conductive materials (metals and alloys) using the plasma arc procedure. The plasma gas may be air or nitrogen. The lightweight portable inverter plasma cutter has many features that enable the user to easily cut most all metals.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................Front Cover Table of Contents ............................1 Safety Information ..........................2-3 Specifications ............................4 Features ..............................5 Description of Equipment ........................6-7 Assembling the Unit/Start-up Guide ......................8 Plasma Cutting ............................9 Troubleshooting/Consumable Replacement ................... 10 Maintenance ............................ -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION MUST READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Plasma Arc Cutting Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual. Safety messages in DANGER this section ofthe manual contain a signal word with a three-part message and, in some instances, an •... -
Page 4: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION cont’d Risk of Electrical Shock Electrical and Magnetic Fields WARNING WARNING Electrical shock can result when contacting Plasma cutting may cause localized Electrical • • live electrode or internal components and Magnetic Fields around cables and power Electrical shock can result from absence of sources •... -
Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS This machine is a constant direct current power source, designed for cutting electrically conductive materials (metals SPECIFICATIONS and alloys) using the plasma arc procedure. The plasma gas may be air or nitrogen Power Input Voltage 115 or 230 Volt EXPLANATION OF THE TECHNICAL Phase ... -
Page 6: Features
• Pilot self restart function allows the unit to cut perforated or grid metal. • Low air pressure LED. • Air regulator and filter. • The PLASMA30i includes plasma cutter, torch assembly, ground cable, spare nozzle and electrode. Industry-leading technical support of over 30 years of experience by calling 800-ABC-WELD to •... -
Page 7: Description Of Equipment
DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT Power cord Compressed air fitting (1/4" female gas thread) Main power switch “0” = off “l” = on Main power led Pressure regulator knob (Lift to adjust) Pressure gauge Thermostat LED Ground cord Water trap Low air pressure LED Cutting current regulator knob Blocked LED;... - Page 8 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT cont’d THERMAL PROTECTION Adjustable Arc Control The PLASMA30i adjustable output arc control allows the user to easily cut thin metal, up to 3/8” and sever up to.1/2”. This system comes equipped with the following safety With the adjustable output control, the cutting arc can be...
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Page 9: Assembling The Unit/Start-Up Guide
ASSEMBLING THE UNIT/START UP GUIDE INSTALLATION If the air supply comes from a pressure regulator of a compressor or centralized system, the regulator must be set Make sure that the supply voltage is either 115 volts and a to an output pressure of no more than 8 bar (0.8 Mpa) or minimum of 30 amp service or 230 volt and a minimum of 20 116 PSI. -
Page 10: Plasma Cutting
PLASMA CUTTING - INTRODUCTION 1. Turn the machine on “l” using the switch . The warning 9. Hold the torch upright while cutting. lamp will light to indicate that the machine is on. 10. When you have finished cutting and released the trigger, 2. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting/Consumable Replacement
TROUBLESHOOTING/ CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION REPLACING CONSUMABLE PARTS This error may be caused by the following: Always shut off the machine before replacing High speed. Always make sure that the arc fully penetrates consumer parts. • the work piece and is never held at a forward angle of more •... -
Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS AFTER REPAIRS. Always cut off the power supply to the machine before any After making repairs, take care to organize the wiring so that operation, which must always be carried out by qualified there is secure insulation between the primary and personnel (CEI 26-29 / IEC 60974-4). -
Page 13: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS – PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER CKSP3001 HOUSING CKSP3002 HANDLE SUPPORT CKSP3003 HANDLE CKSP3004 RING NUT CKSP3005 SUPPORT CKSP3006 GAUGE CKSP3007 REGULATOR CKSP3008 FITTING CKSP3009 SWITCH CKSP3010 COVER CKSP3011 POWER CORD CKSP3012 CABLE OUTLET CKSP3013 BACK PANEL CKSP3014 FAN SUPPORT CKSP3015 MOTOR WITH FAN... -
Page 14: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM CODIFICA COLORI WIRING DIAGRAM CODIFICA COLORI WIRING DIAGRAM CABLAGGIO ELETTRICO COLOUR CODE CABLAGGIO ELETTRICO COLOUR CODE ROSA-NERO PINK-BLACK NERO BLACK ROSSO GRIGIO-VIOLA GREY-PURPLE BIANCO-VIOLA WHITE-PURPLE GRIGIO GREY BIANCO-NERO WHITE-BLACK BIANCO WHITE GRIGIO-BLU GREY-BLUE VERDE GREEN VIOLA PURPLE BIANCO-ROSSO WHITE-RED GIALLO YELLOW... -
Page 15: Warranty/Service And Repair
Snap-on Tools Company Limited Two (2) Year Warranty Snap-on Tools Company (the “Seller") warrants only to original purchasers who use the Equipment in their business that under normal use, care and service, the Equipment (except as otherwise provided herein) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of original invoice.
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